Job: Program Administrator (Educasia)

Location: Yangon, Myanmar 
Deadline: Friday, 27 September 2013 

Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Thabyay Education Foundation (TEF), a local non-profit organization, is currently seeking amotivated, dedicated and qualified candidate to fill the following position.

Job Title: Program Administrator (Educasia)

Job Location: Yangon, Myanmar

Number of Position: One

Reports To: Senior Program Manager (Curriculum Department)

Duration: 1 year (extendable)

Closing date for application: 27 September, 2013

Start date: As early as possible

About Educasia

Educasia is one of two divisions in the TEF Curriculum Department. Educasia was established tocreate context-appropriate learning and resource materials to post-secondary and other adultlearning centres in Myanmar. Educasia also provides teacher training and curriculum developmentsupport to complement its learning materials. Educasia distributes over 16,000 books per year andworks with a large number of education programs.Overall responsibility:Oversee the logistics and administration of Educasia's office and activities, promote, reproduce anddistribute Educasia materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle customers' and partners' inquiries, material orders and training requests in personin the office, over the phone and via email.o Help to plan and confirm training needs, training events, and the logisticssurrounding training;
• assist in training preparation, photocopying, andinterpretation if needed.o In cooperation with HR/Logistics officer, help with travel plans for reservation oftravel tickets and accommodation;
• Oversee materials reproduction and distribution: Record materials requests and materials delivery and keep stock of supplieso Photocopy, burn CDs, print materials and prepare materials for distribution anddelivery as requestedo Oversee pricing, and keep track of purchases, billing and income.Oversee the maintenance of the Educasia library – registration and inventory of print andelectronic materials, etc,.Supervision
• Supervise the Librarian and office Assistant in his/her duties.
• Represent Educasia at relevant events.
• Promote and sell Educasia's materials and provide services.
• Maintain and build relationships with relevant organizations, partners and authorities, andliaise with them as appropriate (including travel and program visits).
• Maintain systematic meeting records

Others

• Maintain programs database
• Purchase and maintain office equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assist with the general upkeep of the office
• Collect payment at the bank remitted from customers who order Educasia books andmaterials
• Respond to queries as appropriate, by phone and in person, in English and Myanmar
• Assist with the translation, design and/or layout of materials as/when needed

Experience, qualification, and attributes

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• A University degree in a related field;
• Knowledge of administration and/or office management;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to communicate well in English both verbal and written;
• High organizational and time management ability;
• Experience as administrator of an education program an advantage;
• Willingness to handle multiple tasks and work overtime if necessary;
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment;
• Ability to work well in a team;Willingness to work flexibly and sometimes under stressful condition; and Proficient level of computer skills at least in Microsoft Office Package.

Salary and benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualification20 days vacation, 20 days sick leave and public holidays designated by TEF.Limited health coverage

Application Process

Citing the reference 'Program Administrator (Educasia)', applicants should send their CV and coverletter expressing their suitability and interest in the position by 27 September, 2013 tohr@thabyay.org

Attention:

HR Director; Human Resources Department.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of their progress.

Shortlisted candidates will berequired to provide at least two professional references.Thabyay Education Foundation, 605A San Yeik Nyein 6th Street, Kamayut Township, YangonTel. +95 (0)1 502 884 or 230 4242 /

Email: info@thabyay.org / Website: www.thabyay.org

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